Courtney Barnett and Beirut are back after a hiatus; New Order are the highest new entry; and Kurt Vile reaches the No.1 spot.

Ahead of their gig on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Big Star's Third stopped in to The Current's studio for a live session hosted by Bill DeVille. The musical collective perform tracks from Big Star's legendary 'Third' album, and DeVille chats with Ken Stringfellow and Big Star original member Jody Stephens.

Tobias Jesso Jr. is one 2015's biggest breakout acts. Enter for a chance to win tickets to Tobias Jesso Jr.'s upcoming show at the Cedar Cultural Center and a vinyl copy of his debut album Goon.

Following the release of his 1989 cover album, Ryan Adams sat down for a chat with host Jade.

Despite what you may have heard, Carlos Santana “is alive and well,” his representative has confirmed. The only thing the legendary guitarist, 68, has fallen victim to is an Internet hoax that led to widely circulated rumors of his death. (Billboard) After 13 years, Moog Music is ceasing production of its Minimoog Voyager synth—just 600 more…

Loud. Fast. Rules. With those three simple words, one of the biggest rock bands to come out of Minnesota was born. Before they were known as Soul Asylum, Loud Fast Rules was a band of energetic young dudes from Minneapolis who served food at downtown restaurants by day and tore up the 7th St. Entry…

On the 80th birthday of Johnny Mathis, let's celebrate those singers who perform in a smooth, intimate voice. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by crooners past or present? Send us your requests.

There are all kinds of brunches in the Twin Cities, but Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk the best rock-and-roll and assorted music brunch options available in Minneapolis.

Donovan appeared on U.S. television for the first time; two roadies had a dust-up at a Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blue Oyster Cult gig; Exile topped the singles chart; Kate Pierson protested fur fashion; Mariah Carey made chart history; Justin Timberlake dominated iTunes; and Neil Young gave an unforgettable performance on 'Saturday Night Live,' Today in Music History.

Lorde appears as a guest vocalist on the new Disclosure single “Magnets.” A new video for the song is basically one long makeout session starring the New Zealand sensation—with a dramatic twist ending. (Rolling Stone) When EDM artist Oscar Powell e-mailed Steve Albini to ask the famous producer’s permission to use a vocal sample from Albini’s tenure with the…